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I love Job Lot. Sometimes I get mad because the loss leaders advertised are already "sold out" even though you get there within hours of opening (or maybe they only have the shirt in orange). But...
I love Job Lot. Sometimes I get mad because the loss leaders advertised are already "sold out" even though you get there within hours of opening (or maybe they only have the shirt in orange). But overall, you can find some good bargains -- excellent for gloves, hats, socks, some specialty food items (chocolate, teas, random stuff, and some excellent close out cereal and things like that). Junky but fun books for the kids. We've had really good luck with pajamas and lounge type clothing. It's good for miscellaneous tool type items (paint brushes, etc.). They have lots of toys. Sometimes you can find decent household items (got a nice down pillow recently). We always manage to leave there with a pretty full cart. Right next door to the new Goodwill, so check that out, too. Cosmetics, toiletries, and cleaning products are not a good value here.
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Modell's
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Retail Shopping
210 Needham Street
Newton, Massachusetts 02458
(617) 965-4839
Modell's is a good, all around basic sporting goods store for the whole family. They have all kinds of things, pretty much you'll find whatever you need. The show selection is quite good. They...
Modell's is a good, all around basic sporting goods store for the whole family. They have all kinds of things, pretty much you'll find whatever you need. The show selection is quite good. They have some sale and clearance items are very good prices. Friendly customer service (the staff all seemed to be fairly well-trained their products, and everyone greats you and is happy to help), I'd definitely return to any of their locations. They have a rewards card where you get money off or credits after spending a certain amount (this would be good for a family buying stuff for their kids). If you've never been before, it can be confusing where to enter (you have to drive all the way around the back to reach the entrance even though it looks like you can enter from the sides). Try to park in the back. You can see their weekly circulars on their website.
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Ski Market
Category:
Other Rental & Leasing
860 Commonwealth Ave
Boston, Massachusetts 02215
(617) 731-6100
This is quite a large store that seems to carry a good and broad selection of winter sports equipment and clothing, carrying most of the major brands. The store is well-maintained and easy to...
This is quite a large store that seems to carry a good and broad selection of winter sports equipment and clothing, carrying most of the major brands. The store is well-maintained and easy to navigate. Very friendly customer service (the staff all seem to be experienced outdoorspeople with knowledge of their products). I'm not a skiier but was buying a gift, and they were really helpful. The store has a lot of outdoor wear, snow and cold gear that are good even for nonskiiers (e.g. there's an excellent selection of gloves and thermal clothing). They sometimes have great values on clearance items but overall things are quite expensive (I guess that's the nature of the beast). Parking in this area can be a real pain, but they are right across from a stop on the B line of the MBTA. They have a good boot selection.
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This store is a lot of fun to wander around. They have a really big variety of different sporting goods, and the store is set up in a friendly and inviting way. Look out for occasional specials...
This store is a lot of fun to wander around. They have a really big variety of different sporting goods, and the store is set up in a friendly and inviting way. Look out for occasional specials and sale items because a lot of the stuff here is on the expensive side. They have good clothing items and accessories, but I feel like their boot and shoe selection leaves something to be desired ( their website has a lot of variety, but I think it's too hard to buy footwear without trying it on). Very friendly customer service (the staff all seemed to be experienced outdoorspeople with knowledge of their products -- if you ask them specific questions they are usually able to answer them or refer you to someone else), I'd definitely return to any of their locations. The store is right in front of a stop on the B line MBTA, but parking in this area can be a real pain.
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I hadn't been to a Loehmanns in years when I decided to stop into this one because I was dining in the same complex. I was pleasantly surprised, especially with the selection of cocktail and better...
I hadn't been to a Loehmanns in years when I decided to stop into this one because I was dining in the same complex. I was pleasantly surprised, especially with the selection of cocktail and better dresses. This store is quite large and doesn't feel crowded, although some of the sections are a bit messy. They have quite good gift items and specialty items. Their intimates selection is very small and disappointing, and overall they don't have a good selection of accessories, hosiery, etc. It was crowded the night I went and they quickly opened up new registers, but it was hard to find associates on the floor to ask questions. Some prices were just okay, but there were also some excellent bargains. I don't like that on their website you have to register to find out sale information -- it's annoying. Ample parking. Confusing exit back onto Route 9, so pay attention.
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A woman in the Waterbury Goodwill told me to head out to Torrington. She was right -- they do have a better selection of stuff and are a little less crowded, thought they're a bit smaller. All the...
A woman in the Waterbury Goodwill told me to head out to Torrington. She was right -- they do have a better selection of stuff and are a little less crowded, thought they're a bit smaller. All the CT Goodwills have started marking all of the better clothes as "boutique" items, and sometimes they retail for about as much as they would for the same item on sale at a regular store or at TJ Maxx price. If you get lucky, though, someone will have not been paying attention and will mark something with a lower price. I also don't like the CT Goodwill policy of individually marking books rather than a set price for all -- some are really overpriced. This store has lots of CDs and bric a brac. The surrounding area is fun to explore, too.
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This is a large museum sure to provide hours of entertainment for the family. They have lot of hands-on type of learning experiences for the kids, special exhibits, an Imax theater, and a...
This is a large museum sure to provide hours of entertainment for the family. They have lot of hands-on type of learning experiences for the kids, special exhibits, an Imax theater, and a planetarium. The museum can get expensive since things like the shows, Butterfly Place, and the 3D cinema are extra. Parking is also very expensive. This museum is part of the reciprocal museum pass program where you can get free admission if you're a member of another member museum. If you have a family and think you'll go a lot, consider getting a membership (and Premium members park free for 2 hours). Members get some passes as part of their membership. The laser shows at the Planetarium are highly recommended. Fridays nights, weather permitting, you can go to the observatory. There are lots of dining options and an excellent museum shop.
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This isn't the largest museum of its type, but it's sure to provide hours of entertainment for the family. They have live animals (mostly lots of reptiles), a lot of hands-on type of learning...
This isn't the largest museum of its type, but it's sure to provide hours of entertainment for the family. They have live animals (mostly lots of reptiles), a lot of hands-on type of learning experiences for the kids, special exhibits, a computer learning center, and a planetarium. Planetarium shows cost a little extra, and some of the shows can be a little slow, but the experience of seeing the star display is great for kids and adults. There is a big, life size "whale" outside that the kids can walk through. One criticism is that there is no dining facility at the museum, and there really aren't many dining options in the immediate area. The shop is small but has some good items. This museum is part of the reciprocal museum pass program where you can get free admission if you're a member of another member museum.
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It had been a while since we’ve traveled through Newark Airport. We had just enough time in between flights to have dinner at our favorite airport dining destination, Garden State Diner (a 50s...
It had been a while since we’ve traveled through Newark Airport. We had just enough time in between flights to have dinner at our favorite airport dining destination, Garden State Diner (a 50s style diner located in Terminal C, which is where most international flights depart). They are used to people having to move quickly, so service is fast and efficient. Sometimes it's quiet there, sometimes it's packed. Generally we have breakfast, which they serve all day. On our most recent trip where we shared a Monte Cristo sandwich. They have club sandwiches, big salads, and lots of things you'd expect at a diner (like ice cream floats). They have big cups of rice pudding to go and unexpected treats. The food is good for an airport establishment, and the atmosphere is fun.
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We purchased a Passport to the Falls for $24.95 ($17.95 for children), payable by credit card, which is a combo ticket for the major attractions. We opted to stay on the American side for our Falls...
We purchased a Passport to the Falls for $24.95 ($17.95 for children), payable by credit card, which is a combo ticket for the major attractions. We opted to stay on the American side for our Falls tours, and I think the passport comes out a little cheaper than on the Canadian side (and the experience is bound to be very similar). We didn’t go to the Aquarium, the Discovery Center, or the film, but those were included in the ticket. We started with the famous Maid of the Mist boat tour (and were glad we did this in the morning as throughout the day the boats appeared to be much more crowded). Included in your ticket is a rain poncho, but despite this you will get wet. The half hour boat ride takes you right close to the Falls, and the mist sprays all around. We were there on a cloudy day and therefore did not witness a rainbow. If you do the Maid of the Mist first, we suggest hanging onto your poncho for Cave of the Winds because it’s a little longer/better.
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